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SYMPHOBIA
R E F E R E N C E M A N U A L
INTRODUCTION 5
THE CONCEPT OF SYMPHOBIA 7
INSTALLATION 9
LIBRARY STRUCTURE 11
MICROPHONE OPTIONS 11
INSTRUMENTS FOLDERS 11
ABBREVIATIONS 12
THE PLAYER 15
INTRODUCTION 15
MAIN PAGE 16
ADSR PAGE 18
SETTINGS PAGE 19
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ARTICULATION LIST 21
SYMPHOBIA REFERENCE 23
INTRODUCTION 23
STRING SECTION 1 ENSEMBLE 252 EFFECTS 32
BRASS SECTION 1 ENSEMBLE 362 EFFECTS 42
WOODWIND SECTION 1 ENSEMBLE 442 EFFECTS 48
STRINGS AND BRASS SECTION1 ENSEMBLE 512 EFFECTS 57
SOLO STRING ENSEMBLE 58
ADDITIONAL CONTENT 1 ETHNIC FLUTE PHRASES 602 GRAN CASSA II 61
BONUS CONTENT 61
FULL ORCHESTRA 63
DYSTOPIA II 64
MULTIS 64
SUPPORT 65
CREDITS 67
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INTRODUCTION
Dear ProjectSAM user,
Congratulations on your purchase of SYMPHOBIA “Symphonic Ensembles & Effects”.
You now have at your disposal the most powerful orchestral sounds for scoring film, TV and games: cinematic string ensembles in numerous articulations, full orchestra sustains, staccatos and rips, low-octave performances, aggressive string glissandi, horrific brass clusters, creepy woodwind textures, and much, much more. All ensemble recordings are live. They were not layered or mixed together at a later stage. This means the instrument and section overlaps blended naturally in the concert hall, as they would in a live orchestration or performance.
This manual will guide you through the different features and possibilities of SYMPHOBIA and offers an extensive reference chapter with information about each of the instrument banks.
We hope SYMPHOBIA will be a source of inspiration for you and, starting today, will find its way into all of your music projects.
Enjoy!
Best regards,
The SAM Team
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THE CONCEPT OF SYMPHOBIA
Cinematic Ensembles
SYMPHOBIA is not your traditional orchestral sample library. Instead of focusing on individual instrument multi-samples, SYMPHOBIA offers ensemble multi-samples with a rich selection of orchestrations and articulations. These playable ensem-bles cover all of the sections from the orchestra, as well as the entire orchestra playing together. The reason is simple: the real thing sounds so much better. A staccato note played by violins, violas, horns and trumpets, together, correctly seated at the concert stage, will sound much more cohesive than a mixture of individual sample recordings of these four instrument sections. This makes SYMPHOBIA the ideal tool for creating big orchestral arrangements and orchestrations. In addition, a number of individual instrument articulations are available, such as violin section flageolets and horn section marcatos.
Cinematic Effects
The ensemble sounds make up about half of SYMPHOBIA. The other half is all about cinematic effects: performances that cannot be recreated using individual multi-samples. Like the ensemble performances, the effects are available in different orchestrations, played by different sections throughout the orchestra. You will find violin glissandi, as well as full orchestra rips and stabs. Each effect is available in a number of variations or articulations.
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INSTALLATIONInstallation of SYMPHOBIA is easy and straightforward.
SYMPHOBIA comes on 3 DVDs. Installation of the included Kontakt Player is optional. If you already have Kontakt 3.5 or later, it is not required to install the Kontakt Player. In this case, it is enough to install the library only. If you do not have Kontakt 3.5 or later already, it is required to install the Kontakt Player.
Installation under Windows Library Installation
Library Installation1. Insert Install DVD 1 into the optical drive.2. Use the Windows Explorer to view the contents of the disk.3. Start the installation by double-clicking the SYMPHOBIA Setup PC.exe.4. The setup program will suggest C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents as the path for the destination folder. You may also choose another folder or hard drive.5. Once installation starts, the installer will automatically prompt you to insert the next DVD.
Kontakt Player InstallationAfter the library installation is finished, you may choose to install the Kontakt Player as well. The Kontakt Player installer can be found on disc 1.
Installation under OS X
Library Installation1. Insert DVD 1 and double-click the file SYMPHOBIA Installer Mac.mkpg.2. Choose a destination. Note that in this dialog any external drives will be unavailable, however, they can be selected in the next screen.3. Press continue to install to the default location users/shared.4. If you want to install to an alternate destination click the folder “shared” and choose “other”.5. Press install to begin library installation.6. Once installation starts, the installer will automatically prompt you to insert the next DVD.
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Activation
SYMPHOBIA will run in demo mode for 30 minutes, starting when the first patch is loaded. This means that after 30 minutes are up, and even after closing and re-opening your software, SYMPHOBIA needs to be activated before you can continue using it.To activate SYMPHOBIA use the Native Instruments Service Center, which was installed during installation. The tool can be found in the Program Files menu folder (Windows) or the Applications folder (Mac OS X). After starting the Service Center, enter your SYMPHOBIA serial number found on the first page of this manual, then click Activate. After activating SYMPHOBIA you can check for library updates and additional content by going to the Updates tab in the Service Center.
Updating
We recommend updating SYMPHOBIA to the latest version by logging in to the Native Instruments Service Center or Native Instruments website.
Moving SYMPHOBIA to another HD or system
It is possible to move a SYMPHOBIA installation to another hard drive or computer. It is important that you move the entire product folder, so that the structure inside remains intact.After moving SYMPHOBIA to another hard drive on the same computer, you will get a warning message the next time you start Kontakt. Click “Locate”. The “Content Missing” dialog opens. If you want to locate the folder manually, click on the “Browse for folder” button. This will open a dialog allowing you to set a path to your library’s new location. Alternatively, you can have Kontakt search the filesystem by itself.After moving SYMPHOBIA to another computer, you will have to add it as a new library to Kontakt. Start Kontakt and click the “Add Library” button. Browse to the library’s location and confirm. Because you are now working on a new computer, the library needs to be activated using the Service Center.
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LIBRARY STRUCTUREMICROPHONE OPTIONS
SYMPHOBIA was recorded in a beautiful concert hall environment. As the orchestra was recorded using multiple micro-phone sets, most of the instruments in this library are available in multiple mic sets, each with its own unique sound.
1 StageThe instruments in the Stage folder were recorded at a relative distance from the orchestra. A mix of different ambient mic setups was used to create an immersive and cinematic sound. This is the go-to mic set for most users.
2 CloseThe instruments in the Close folder were recorded using a mix of spot mics, one for each music stand in the orchestra. This gives the samples in this mic folder a much brighter, more direct and less classical sound.
The sounds in the Full Orchestra category are available in one mic only: an out-of-the-box mix of the close and stage mics.The Dystopia II category contains processed SYMPHOBIA sounds, so a mic set is not applicable.
INSTRUMENTS FOLDERSThe “Instruments” folders make up the main structure of SYMPHOBIA. An overview:
Instruments 1 Stage 1 String Section 1 Ensemble (String ensemble basic articulations: sustain, marcato, tremolo, pizzicato, etc) 2 Effects (String ensemble effect articulations: cluster, glissando, wild textures, etc) 3 Keyswitches (Selection of keyswitch-triggered programs from two folders above. Keyswitches start at C6 key) 4 Modswitches (Selection of modwheel-triggered programs from the Ensemble folder)
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2 Brass Section [identical] 3 Woodwind Section [identical] 4 Strings and Brass Section [identical] 5 Solo String Ensemble (String quartet basic articulations) 6 Additional Content 1 Ethnic Flute Phrases (Phrases performed on duduk, shakuhachi and native American flute) 2 Gran Cassa II (Free bonus gran cassa originally offered to True Strike users) 7 Bonus Content (Programs for the extra sample content included in the 1.1 update) 2 Close [identical to stage folder] 1 Full Orchestra (Orchestral hits, rips, risers and other effects in one pre-mixed mic) 2 Dystopia II (Processed spheres, pads and textures based on SYMPHOBIA sounds)Multis
MULTIS FOLDERThe Multis folder contains a selection of inspiring, stylized program combinations, layering ensembles, effects and articula-tions together, creating ready-to-go combos for different musical genres. The naming of each Multi will give you a good clue about its typical use. A few examples: “Chainsaw Attack”, “Doomsday”, “Cat ‘n Mouse” and “Gnome Dance”. SYMPHOBIA comes with 40 inspiring Multis. We invite you to explore them all!
ABBREVIATIONSA number of abbreviations are used throughout SYMPHOBIA. Some are incidental, others are used more often. To better understand the various instruments and articulations available in this library, please study the following abbreviation list, or keep it nearby as reference while working.
MIC ABBREVIATIONSs Stage mic set (at the end of patch name)c Close mic set (at the end of patch name)
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INSTRUMENT ABBREVIATIONSBcl Bass clarinetBrs Full brass sectionBrs Comb Combo performances of different brass sectionsCb Contrabass sectionCbn Contra bassoonFl Pfl Flute and Piccolo playing togetherHn / Hrn Horns used in orchestrationHn Sect Horn section onlyLow Low range notes performed in octavesStr Full string sectionStrBrs String and brass sections playing togetherTbn Trombones used in orchestrationTrp Trumpets used in orchestrationVcl Cello section used in orchestrationVln (Sect) Violin section onlyVla Viola section used in orchestrationWw Full woodwind section
ARTICULATION ABBREVIATIONSacc Accented attackbend Notes slowly bending up and downwardsclus Clustercredim Crescendo diminuendo articulationcresc Crescendodiv Diverse articulation, see reference chapter for mappingesp Espressivoflag Flageoletgliss Glissandomaj Major scalemid Mid-range available onlymin Minor scalemu Mute
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nonvib Without vibratontb No trombones playingnotrp No trumpets playingport Portatospec Special articulationsstac, stc Staccatosus / su Sustained notetext Ad lib or slowly evolving texturestrem Tremolotu Tutti (all playing together)vib With vibrato
TECHNICAL ABBREVIATIONSBS Bass synth added to low range (edit)DYN Dynamic layers controlled with the modulation wheelKEY Keyswitched program. See the program info window in the main interface for the available keyswitchesMOD Modswitched programs. Switch between different articulations through the position of the modulation wheelMRC Marcato attack (edit)PNO Piano added to low range (edit)PRC Percussive layer element added: timpani or xylophone (edit)SH Short. Extra short version of original staccato (edit)ST Stacked. Velocities or alternations stacked for double-size orchestra (edit)
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THE PLAYERINTRODUCTIONSYMPHOBIA comes with Native Instruments Kontakt Player. This cross-platform Player allows you to load the SYMPHOBIA programs without a full version of Kontakt installed, and can be run as plugin or standalone. The Player also offers a set of intuitive controls and musical features customized for SYMPHOBIA. This includes release trigger control, master EQ control, a cluster generator, an octaver and a legato option.
The SYMPHOBIA programs can also be loaded into the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt 3 or later. This allows you to fully edit the programs, including sample mapping and controlling. Please note that the SYMPHOBIA audio pool is locked and cannot be altered or exported.
COLOR-CODED INTERFACEAll Symphobia programs have a color-coded interface. This way you can quickly recognize each of the main sections (strings, brass, woodwinds, strings+brass and other) and see what is loaded onto which channel.
String Ensemble / Solo String Ensemble Brass Ensemble Woodwind Ensemble String + Brass Ensemble / Full Orchestra Dystopia / Ethnic Flute Phrases / Other
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MAIN PAGEThe SYMPHOBIA interface has three pages: Main, ADSR and Settings.
Not all controls and features are available for each patch. For example, a staccato patch does not have the legato option and pre-recorded effects do not have repetition. Below is a description of all controls and features you will encounter in the different programs in SYMPHOBIA. All buttons have a MIDI cc number assigned for automation from a sequencer. These numbers are listed below. Middle C = C3.
Program infoAvailable for: all programsThis window displays information about the currently loaded patch, and shows you what controllers are available. If you load a keyswitched patch the Program Info window will show the currently active keyswitch and the total amount of keyswitches available. It also tells you what articulation/effect is linked to the currently active keyswitch. By default the keyswitches in SYMPHOBIA start at C6, which is the first “free” C to the right of a full string, brass or woodwind ensemble layout.
OctaverAvailable for: all ensemble programsWhen enabled, this option adds an octave to the pitch or pitches you are playing. Pressing a D2 results in a D2 and D3 sounding. The Octaver makes sure no duplicate samples are triggered at the same time, which would result in phasing or other artifacts. MIDI cc: 22.
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RepetitionAvailable for: all short articulationsAll staccato and pizzicato articulations in SYMPHOBIA automatically have round robin alternation, which means a different recorded take is played each time you trigger a note, eliminating the famous “machine gun” effect (mechanical repetition of the same sample). This type of round robin is always on and cannot be turned off. The Repetition option is an additional type of alternation that can be added on top of the round robin alternation. When enabled, neighboring zones are randomly alternated and used, resulting in a slightly different color or tone each time a key is repeated. Repetition is turned on by de-fault for some programs and can also be turned off. Again: standard round robin alternation is always turned on and cannot be turned off. MIDI cc: 21.
LegatoAvailable for: all sustained articulations and within keyswitch programs that hold sustained articulationsWhen Legato is enabled, the loaded patch switches to monophonic mode (one note sounding at a time). When connecting two notes, a gapless, simulated legato transition is created between the notes. Release triggers remain intact and will cor-rectly sound for each note ambience in legato mode. MIDI cc: 20.
ReverbAvailable for: all programsSYMPHOBIA has been recorded in a concert hall. Therefore each sample has a natural amount of ambience and a warm, authentic reverberation tail. In addition, an internal Reverb effect can be switched on to add more reverb, without having to setup an external reverb outside the Player. The dry-wet ratio can be adjusted using the knob. MIDI cc: 24 (reverb on/off).
Master EQAvailable for: all programsAll orchestral programs in SYMPHOBIA have a subtle amount of equalization applied, giving them a polished, ready-to-go sound, with additional presence and low end. The internal EQ is applied in realtime and is turned on by default. If you prefer to use the raw, unprocessed sounds, turn off the Master EQ button. MIDI cc: 25.
Learn ClusterAvailable for: various Ensemble programsApart from the large amount of live, pre-recorded clusters in SYMPHOBIA, clusters also can be created using the Player’s cluster generator. When the Cluster button is enabled, a randomly generated cluster is created around each note played on the keyboard. Two parameters can be set on the main interface. Cluster Number determines the amount of notes gener-
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ated in the cluster. A higher value means a thicker cluster. Cluster Range determines the range (or width) of the generated cluster. A higher value means notes will be generated further away from the note you play. When increasing the Cluster Range you most likely also want to increase the Cluster Number. Generated clusters can also be stored to a certain key. This is done at the Settings page and explained below. Please note that this feature cannot be used in combination with the live, pre-recorded clusters in SYMPHOBIA. MIDI cc: 23 (cluster mode on/off).
ADSR PAGE
This page offers Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release controls right from the interface. The ADSR fields show absolute values in milliseconds. By adjusting a knob, all values for that knob will be updated. Release trigger groups are ignored, to allow you to adjust the ADSR of a sustain without destroying its release trigger. Programs that hold groups with completely different ADSR values, such as Keyswitches and Modswitches, do not have the ADSR control page. By default, ADSR settings are saved along with your sequencer project (leaving the original Kontakt programs untouched) but can also be written into a Kontakt nki file if you manually save an individual program form the Kontakt interface. You are free to create additional programs inside or outside the main Instruments folders. You do not have to overwrite any of the original Symphobia programs if you do not want to.The ADSR Page also has a Release Trigger on/off button. This button is identical to the Release Trigger button found on the Settings Page, explained below.
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SETTINGS PAGE
VelocityThe velocity range and curve of the currently loaded patch can be changed. By default the full velocity range of 1-127 is set. By increasing the minimum velocity value and/or lowering the maximum velocity value the velocity response can be “flat-tened”. To change the velocity response curve, use the Curve knob.
Release triggerAll sustained articulations in SYMPHOBIA have release triggers, playing back the natural concert hall reverb tail when a note is ended. Release triggers are turned on by default, as it really helps improve realism and also eliminates using large external reverbs to match the concert hall recordings. Optionally, if you do want to disable the release triggers, resulting in completely dry note endings, the Release Trigger button can be turned off.
ClusterUsing this knob you can assign a region (one octave) on the keyboard to save clusters to that are created using the Cluster Generator. Each key in this region can hold one cluster. First make sure the Cluster Generator is turned on on the main page. If you like a generator cluster you can now save it by holding down your note and pressing a key within the region you assigned using the knob. The cluster is now saved to this key and can be triggered by pressing the key. Simply put, you can keep triggering notes and generating clusters until you like what you hear, hold the note, and store it to a key in the assigned region. Please note that this feature cannot be used in combination with the live, pre-recorded clusters in SYMPHOBIA.
Learn Keyrange
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By default, all programs offer the full instrument range that was sampled. If you wish to limit or cut off the instrument range you can do so using the Range feature. This can be useful when creating your own Multi banks, combining different instru-ment sections or articulations. To change the range, click the Learn Keyrange button. On your MIDI keyboard, first press the bottom key of the range you wish to set, then press the top key. For example: pressing C2, then G3 will set the new instru-ment range to C2-G3, only triggering notes within this range. To reset the range to full, double-click the Learn Keyrange button.
TransposeUsing the Transpose option, the currently loaded patch can be transposed up or down in semitones.
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ARTICULATION LISTSTRING SECTION ENSEMBLE 10 full-string ensemble articulations4 violin section articulations4 low string articulations in octaves12 cluster articulationsUpward & downward glissandoWild arco, pizz & gliss texturesLow string and open string effectsChords major, minor, open 4th, open 5th BRASS SECTION ENSEMBLE4 full-brass ensemble articulations2 full-brass muted ensemble articulations3 orchestrated brass articulation combos3 low brass articulations in octaves5 cluster articulationsHorn section and tutti ripsNote bending phrasesWild repetitionsChords major, minor
WOODWIND SECTION ENSEMBLE6 full-woodwind ensemble articulations2 low range articulations4 cluster articulationsOctave runs major, minorGrace notes major, minorFlute & piccolo ripsEffect phrasesWild textures & multi-phonics
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STRING BRASS TUTTI ENSEMBLEString and brass sections playing together4 ensemble articulations2 orchestrated combo articulations4 low range articulations in octaves11 cluster articulationsGlissando rips
SOLO STRING ENSEMBLE5 solo string articulations
FULL ORCHESTRA HITS, RIPS & TRAILER RISERS
DYSTOPIA IIDystopia volume two: the dark side of SAM, featuring ambiances, textures, pads and effects created by processing and tweaking the SYMPHOBIA recordings.
ADDITIONAL CONTENTDuduk phrasesShakuhachi phrasesNative American Flute phrasesBonus Orchestral Bassdrum
1.1 BONUS UPDATEThe following newly recorded content is part of the SYMPHOBIA 1.1 update:New articulation: fast attack ensemble strings mf/ff (MW control)New articulation: brass chords without tuba/bass note (MW control)New effect: string ensemble very slow glissandiNew effect: string brass ensemble dark texturesNew effect: string brass ensemble trill crescendoNew effect: string brass ensemble trill marcato20 New Multis added, now 40 Multis in total
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SYMPHOBIA REFERENCEThis extended reference chapter covers all of the SYMPHOBIA sections, instruments and programs, giving you details on the performances, dynamics, articulations and available controllers for each patch. Middle C = C3
INTRODUCTIONAll unison programs in SYMPHOBIA are ensemble recordings. Each instrument section was recorded in a specific range and mapped accordingly on the keyboard. The bass sections do not have an overlap into the adjacent instrument section. All other sections have natural overlaps. Unless stated otherwise in the reference tables below, all ensemble recordings are live. They were not layered or mixed together at a later stage. This means the instrument and section overlaps blended naturally in the concert hall, as they would in a live orchestration or performance.
The illustrations below show the different instrument ranges and section overlaps. Please note that these are global overlaps. They might differ slightly for the various articulations in the library.
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String section ensemble:
Contrabasses
Celli
Violas
Violins II
Violins I
Brass section ensemble:
Tuba
Trombones
Horns
Trumpets
Woodwind section ensemble:
Contra bassoon Bassoon
Clarinet
Oboe
FluteBass clarinet
The following sections offer details about each of the ensembles and programs in SYMPHOBIA.
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STRING SECTION1 ENSEMBLE
Patch: 01 STR ENS SUSTAINLayers: 4Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: velocityDescription: Full string section sustained notes. X-fade velocity switched. Softest layer played with sordino. Range: pp-ff.
Patch: 02 STR ENS SUSTAIN DYNLayers: 3Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: modwheelDescription: Full string section sustained notes. X-fade dynamics controlled by modwheel. Range: p-ff.
Patch: 03 STR ENS SUSTAIN STLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Full string section sustained notes. Forte and mezzo-forte layers stacked for bigger sound. No velocity switching.
Patch: 04 STR ENS SUSTAIN DYNLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: modwheelDescription: Full string section sustained notes, soft layers only. X-fade dynamics controlled by modwheel. Range: pp-p.
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Patch: 05 STR ENS SORDINO LOOPLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Full string section sustained sordinos. Looped version. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 06 STR ENS SORDINO NOLOOPLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Full string section sustained sordinos. Unlooped version, natural play-through of the sustains. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 07 STR ENS TREMOLOLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Full string section tremolos. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 08 STR ENS TREMOLO DYNLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Full string section tremolos. Dynamic filter controlled by modwheel.
Patch: 09 STR ENS CRESCENDOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cb
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Control: -Description: Full string section crescendo, 5 seconds, chromatically matched lengths.
Patch: 10 STR ENS MARCATOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Full string section marcato, 1 second. 2 Alternations. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 11 STR ENS STACCATOLayers: 3Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: velocityDescription: Full string section staccato. 3 Alternations. X-fade velocity switched.
Patch: 12 STR ENS STACCATO SHLayers: 3Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: velocityDescription: Full string section staccato. Short edit of original staccato. 3 Alternations. X-fade velocity switched.
Patch: 13 STR ENS STACCATO STLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: velocityDescription: Full string section staccato. Fortissimo and forte layers stacked for double-size orchestra. 3 Alternations.
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Patch: 14 STR ENS STACCATO PNOLayers: 3Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cb pnoControl: velocityDescription: Full string section staccato. Piano staccatos added in lower range. 3 Alternations. X-fade velocity switched.
Patch: 15 STR ENS SPICCATOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Full string section ensemble spiccato-only. 3 Alternations. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 16 STR ENS SPICCATO SHLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Full string section spiccato-only. Short edit of original staccato. 3 Alternations. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 17 STR ENS PIZZICATOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Full string section pizzicato. 5 Alternations. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 18 STR ENS COL LEGNOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vclControl: -
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Description: String section tuned col legno. 2 Alternations. Velocity filtered. Additional untuned col legnos available for contrabasses mapped to C0 key.
Patch: 19 STR ENS CHORD FULL
Full
major chords
Full
minor chords
Vln & Vla
open 4th
Vla & Vla
Open 5th
Layers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: String section chord performances. Full orchestrations. Major, minor, open 4th and open 5th. See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 20 STR ENS CHORD HIGH
Vln & Vla
major chords
Vln & Vla
minor chords
Vln & Vla
open 4th
Vla & Vla
Open 5th
Layers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vln vla vclControl: -Description: String section chord performances. Light orchestrations with bass note omitted. Major, minor, open 4th and open 5th. See diagram below for mapping.
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Patch: 21 STR LOW SUSTAINLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vcl cbControl: velocityDescription: Celli and contrabasses playing in octaves, low range only. Sustained notes, velocity switched.
Patch: 22 STR LOW SUSTAIN DYNLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vcl cbControl: modwheelDescription: Celli and contrabasses playing in octaves, low range only. Sustained notes, x-fade dynamics controlled by modwheel.
Patch: 23 STR LOW SUSTAIN BS DYNLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vcl cbControl: modwheelDescription: Celli and contrabasses playing in octaves, low range only. Sustained notes, x-fade dynamics controlled by modwheel. Bass synth added for additional low-end.
Patch: 24 STR LOW STACCATOLayers: 2Rel trigger: noInstruments: vcl cbControl: velocityDescription: Celli and contrabasses playing in octaves, low range only, staccato. 3 Alternations. X-fade velocity switched.
Patch: 25 STR LOW PIZZICATOLayers: 1Rel trigger: no
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Instruments: vcl cbControl: -Description: Celli and contrabasses playing in octaves, low range only, pizzicato. 3 Alternations. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 26 VLN SECT SOFT PORTLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vlnControl: -Description: First violins only. Soft portato notes. 3 Alternations. Velocity filtered.Tip: Repeating violin chords or layering on top of slower, expressive melody
Patch: 27 VLN SECT SHORT TREMLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vlnControl: -Description: First violins only. Short tremolo notes. 3 Alternations. Velocity filtered.Tip: Fast tremolo lines or fast repetition simulation
Patch: 28 VLN SECT FLAG SUSLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vlnControl: -Description: Violins only. 4th Flageolet sustained notes. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 29 VLN SECT FLAG PORTLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vlnControl: -Description: Violins only. 4th Flageolet soft portato notes. No alternations. Velocity filtered.
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STRING SECTION2 EFFECTS
Patch: 01 STR ENS CLUSTER TU DIV
Vln & Vla
major chords
Vln & Vla
minor chords
Vln & Vla
open 4th
Vla & Vla
Open 5th
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: modwheelDescription: Cluster performances of all strings playing together. Crescendo fast, crescendo slow, crescendo diminuendo, tremolo and flageolet combinations. 2 recorded takes are available of each effect, switched by using the modwheel (down = take 1, up = take 2). See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 02 STR ENS CLUSTER TU SH
Cluster portato Cluster staccato
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Cluster performances of all strings playing together. Portato and staccato. 2 Alternations. Velocity filtered. Each articulation mapped from low to high. See diagram below for mapping.
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Patch: 03 STR ENS CLUSTER SUSLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Cluster performances, sampled in a number of ranges. Sustained. Mapped from low to high (C2-A#3). Matched with cluster bend, trem and credim.
Patch: 04 STR ENS CLUSTER BENDLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Cluster performances, sampled in a number of ranges. Sustained while slowly bending note up and downwards. Looped. Mapped from low to high (C2-A#3). Matched with cluster sus, trem and credim.
Patch: 05 STR ENS CLUSTER TREMLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Cluster performances, sampled in a number of ranges. Tremolo. Mapped from low to high (C2-A#3). Matched with cluster sus, bend and credim.
Patch: 06 STR ENS CLUSTER CREDIMLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Cluster performances, sampled in a number of ranges. Crescendo diminuendo. Mapped from low to high (C2-A#3). Matched with cluster sus, bend and trem.
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Patch: 07 STR ENS GLISS VLN VLAVln & Vla fast gliss
arcoup/down
Vln & Vla fast glisstremoloup/down
Vln & Vla fast glissflageoletup/down
Vln & Vla slow gliss
arcoup/down
Vln & Vla fast gliss
trem & flagup/down
Tuttimixed
glissando
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vlaControl: modwheelDescription: Glissando performances by all violins and violas. Upwards and downwards switched by modwheel. Various articulations. See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 08 STR ENS GLISS VCLVlc fast
glissarco
up/down
Vlc fast gliss
tremoloup/down
Vlc fast gliss
flageoletup/down
Vlc slow glissarco
up/down
Vlc fast glisstrem & flagup/down
Tuttimixed
glissando
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vclControl: modwheelDescription: Glissando performances by all cellos and contrabasses. Upwards and downwards switched by modwheel. Various articulations. See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 09 STR ENS WILD TEXTURES
Wild notesarco
Wild glissandoand wild tremolo
Wild pizzicatoWild pizz upw.
Tremologliss up-
down
Wild glissup-down
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Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla vclControl: -Description: Wild ad lib performances, sampled in a number of ranges. Various articulations. See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 10 STR ENS LOW EFFECTS
Low ad lib pizz and arco
Open strings ad lib movements
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: cbControl: -Description: Contrabass textures. Low range wild plucks, textures and open strings. See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 11 STR ENS COL LEGNOLayers: 5Rel trigger: noInstruments: vcl cbControl: -Description: Cello + contrabass col legno hits. Untuned and dampened. 2 Alternations. X-fade velocity switched.
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BRASS SECTION1 ENSEMBLE
Patch: 01 BRS ENS SUSTAINLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn trp tbn tbControl: velocityDescription: Full brass ensemble sustained notes. Includes trumpets. X-fade velocity switched.
Patch: 02 BRS ENS SUSTAIN DYNLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn trp tbn tbControl: modwheelDescription: Full brass ensemble sustained notes. Includes trumpets. X-fade dynamics controlled by modwheel.
Patch: 03 BRS ENS SUSTAIN NOTRPLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn tbn tbControl: velocityDescription: Full brass ensemble sustained notes. No trumpets playing. X-fade velocity switched.
Patch: 04 BRS ENS SUSTAIN NOTRP DYNLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn tbn tbControl: modwheelDescription: Full brass ensemble sustained notes. No trumpets playing. X-fade dynamics controlled by modwheel.
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Patch: 05 BRS ENS SUSTAIN NOTRP STLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn tbn tbControl: -Description: Full brass ensemble sustained notes. No trumpets playing. Mezzoforte and fortissimo layers stacked for double-size orchestra.
Patch: 06 BRS ENS CRESCENDOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tbControl: -Description: Full brass ensemble crescendo, 5 seconds, chromatically matched lengths.
Patch: 07 BRS ENS SFZ CRESCENDOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tbControl: -Description: Full brass ensemble sforzando-crescendo, 5 seconds, chromatically matched lengths. Patch “08 Brs Ens marcato” samples used for marcato attack.
Patch: 08 BRS ENS MARCATOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tbControl: -Description: Full brass ensemble marcato. 2 Alternations. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 09 BRS ENS STACCATOLayers: 2Rel trigger: no
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Instruments: hn trp tbn tbControl: velocityDescription: Full brass ensemble staccato. 3 Alternations. X-fade velocity switched.
Patch: 10 BRS ENS STACCATO SHLayers: 2Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tbControl: velocityDescription: Full brass ensemble staccato. Shorter edit of original staccato. 3 Alternations. X-fade velocity switched.
Patch: 11 BRS ENS STACCATO PNOLayers: 2Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tbControl: velocityDescription: Full brass ensemble staccato. Piano staccatos added in lower range. 3 Alternations. X-fade velocity switched.
Patch: 12 BRS ENS MUTE SUSTAINLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn trp tbnControl: velocityDescription: Full brass ensemble muted sustained notes. Tuba not playing. X-fade velocity switched.
Patch: 13 BRS ENS MUTE STACCATOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbnControl: -Description: Full brass ensemble muted staccato. 2 Alternations. Tuba not playing. Velocity filtered.
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Patch: 14 BRS ENS MUTE STACCATO SHLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbnControl: -Description: Full brass ensemble muted staccato. Shorter edit of original staccato. 2 Alternations. Tuba not playing. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 15 BRS ENS CHORD
Major chords
sustained
Minor chords
sustained
Layers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn trp tbn tbControl: -Description: Full brass ensemble chord performances. Major and minor, sustained. X-fade velocity switched. See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 16 BRS ENS CHORD FP CRESC
Major chordsfp-cescendo
Minor chordsfp-crescendo
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tbControl: -Description: Full brass ensemble chord performances. Major and minor, sforzando-crescendo. See diagram below for mapping.
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Patch: 17 BRS LOW SUSTAINLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: tbn tbControl: -Description: Trombones and tuba playing in octaves, low range only. Sustained notes. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 18 BRS LOW CRESCENDOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: tbn tbControl: -Description: Trombones and tuba playing in octaves, low range only. Crescendo, 5 seconds. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 19 BRS LOW STACCATOLayers: 2Rel trigger: noInstruments: tbn tbControl: -Description: Trombones and tuba playing in octaves, low range only. Staccato. 2 Alternations. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 20 BRS COMB HRN TBNLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn tbnControl: -Description: Combo orchestration of horns and trombones playing in unison, sustained note. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 21 BRS COMB HRN TBN MRCLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn tbnControl: -
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Description: Combo orchestration of horns and trombones playing in unison, sustained note with marcato attack. Velocity filtered. Patch “25 Hn Sect marcato ST” samples used for marcato attack.
Patch: 22 BRS COMB TRP HRNLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn trpControl: -Description: Combo orchestration of horns and trumpets playing in unison, sustained note. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 23 BRS COMB TRP HRN MRCLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn trpControl: -Description: Combo orchestration of horns and trumpets playing in unison, sustained note with marcato attack. Velocity filtered. Patch “25 Hn Sect marcato ST” samples used for marcato attack.
Patch: 24 HN SECT MARCATOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hnControl: -Description: Horn section only performing short marcato notes, fortissimo. 2 Alternations. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 25 HN SECT MARCATO STLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hnControl: -Description: Horn section only performing short marcato notes, fortissimo. Alternations stacked for double-size orchestra. Velocity filtered.
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BRASS SECTION2 EFFECTS
Patch: 01 BRS ENS CLUSTER CRESCLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbnControl: modwheelDescription: Cluster performances, sampled in a number of ranges. Crescendo. No tuba. 2 recorded takes are available of each effect, switched by using the modwheel (down = take 1, up = take 2). Mapped from low to high (C1-A#3).
Patch: 02 BRS ENS CLUSTER TUTTI
Cluster
sustain
Cluster
crescendo
Cluster
crescendo-diminuendo
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tbControl: modwheelDescription: Cluster performances of all brass playing together. Sustained, crescendo and crescendo-diminuendo. 2 recorded takes are available of each effect, switched by using the modwheel (down = take 1, up = take 2). See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 03 BRS ENS CLUSTER SHORT
Low clusterstaccato round
Low cluster staccato tight
High clusterstaccato
Horn cluster rips Horn cluster ripssustained
Layers: 1
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Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tbControl: -Description: Cluster performances of all brass playing together. Staccato and rips. Rips available at the top of the keyboard. See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 04 BRS ENS NOTE BENDING
Note bending, first note heldopen
Note bending, note-to-notemuted
Slow ad lib note bending2 dynamic layers
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbnControl: -Description: Unison performances, sampled in a number of ranges. Sustained while slowly bending note up or downwards. Muted and unmuted. No tuba. Chromatically mapped. See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 05 BRS ENS FX REPETITIONS
Horn repetitions, bending down,
open
Horn repetitions, bending down,
muted
Trumpet repetitions
open
Mixed horn & trumpetrepetitions,
open and muted
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trpControl: modwheelDescription: Fast repeated note performances, sampled in a number of ranges. Different playing techniques. Muted and unmuted. No tuba. 2 takes recorded, switched by modwheel (down = take 1, up = take 2). Chromatically mapped. See diagram below for mapping.
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WOODWIND SECTION1 ENSEMBLE
Patch: 01 WW ENS SUS VIBLayers: 1/2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: cbn bcl bn cl ob flControl: velocityDescription: Full woodwind ensemble sustained notes, with vibrato. Mid and high range (C1 to G5) performed by bassoon, clarinet, oboe and flute, available in 1 layer. Low range (A-1 to B0) performed by contra bassoon and bass clarinet, available in 2 layers. Velocity switched and/or filtered.
Patch: 02 WW ENS SUS NONVIBLayers: 1/2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: cbn bcl bn cl ob flControl: velocityDescription: Full woodwind ensemble sustained notes, without vibrato. Mid and high range (C1 to G5) performed by bassoon, clarinet, oboe and flute, available in 1 layer. Low range (A-1 to B0) performed by contra bassoon and bass clarinet, available in 2 layers. Velocity switched and/or filtered.
Patch: 03 WW ENS SUS VIB DYNLayers: 1/2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: cbn bcl bn cl ob flControl: modwheelDescription: Full woodwind ensemble sustained notes, with vibrato. Mid and high range (C1 to G5) performed by bassoon, clarinet, oboe and flute, available in 1 layer. Low range (A-1 to B0) performed by contra bassoon and bass clarinet, available in 2 layers. Low range: modwheel dynamics. Mid and high range: modwheel filter control.
Patch: 04 WW ENS SUS NONVIB DYNLayers: 1/2
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Rel trigger: yesInstruments: cbn bcl bn cl ob flControl: modwheelDescription: Full woodwind ensemble sustained notes, without vibrato. Mid and high range (C1 to G5) performed by bassoon, clarinet, oboe and flute, available in 1 layer. Low range (A-1 to B0) performed by contra bassoon and bass clarinet, available in 2 layers. Low range: modwheel dynamics. Mid and high range: modwheel filter control.
Patch: 05 WW ENS PORTATO VIBLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: cbn bcl bn cl ob flControl: -Description: Full woodwind ensemble portato notes, with vibrato. Mid and high range (C1 to G5) performed by bassoon, clarinet, oboe and flute, 2 alternations. Low range (A-1 to B0) performed by contra bassoon and bass clarinet. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 06 WW ENS PORTATO NONVIBLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: cbn bcl bn cl ob flControl: -Description: Full woodwind ensemble portato notes, without vibrato. Mid and high range (C1 to G5) performed by bassoon, clarinet, oboe and flute, 2 alternations. Low range (A-1 to B0) performed by contra bassoon and bass clarinet. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 07 WW ENS STACCATOLayers: 1/2Rel trigger: noInstruments: cbn bcl bn cl ob flControl: velocityDescription: Full woodwind ensemble staccato notes. Mid and high range (C1 to G5) performed by bassoon, clarinet, oboe and flute, available in 1 layer, 2 alternations. Low range (A-1 to B0) performed by contra
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bassoon and bass clarinet, available in 2 layers. Velocity switched and/or filtered.
Patch: 08 WW ENS STACCATO SHLayers: 1/2Rel trigger: noInstruments: cbn bcl bn cl ob flControl: velocityDescription: Full woodwind ensemble staccato notes. Shorter edit of original staccato. Mid and high range (C1 to G5) performed by bassoon, clarinet, oboe and flute, available in 1 layer, 2 alternations. Low range (A-1 to B0) performed by contra bassoon and bass clarinet, available in 2 layers. Velocity switched and/or filtered.
Patch: 09 WW ENS STACCATO PRCLayers: 1/2Rel trigger: noInstruments: cbn bcl bn cl ob flControl: velocityDescription: Full woodwind ensemble staccato notes. Shorter edit of original staccato. Mid and high range (C1 to G5) performed by bassoon, clarinet, oboe and flute, available in 1 layer, 2 alternations. Low range (A-1 to B0) performed by contra bassoon and bass clarinet, available in 2 layers. Velocity switched and/or filtered. Xylophone added to high range.
Patch: 10 WW ENS OCT RUN MAJ
Major runoboe & clarinet
Major runflute & piccolo
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: cl ob fl pflControl: modwheelDescription: Full woodwind ensemble octave runs in major scale. Performed by clarinet + oboe and by flute + piccolo flute. Upward and downward direction controlled by modwheel. See diagram below for mapping.
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Patch: 11 WW ENS OCT RUN MIN
Minor runoboe & clarinet
Minor runflute & piccolo
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: cl ob fl pflControl: modwheelDescription: Full woodwind ensemble octave runs in minor scale. Performed by clarinet + oboe and by flute + piccolo flute. Upward and downward direction controlled by modwheel. See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 12 WW ENS GRACELayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: fl pflControl: modwheelDescription: Full woodwind ensemble short, minor grace notes. Performed by flute + piccolo flute. Upward and downward direction controlled by modwheel.
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WOODWIND SECTION1 EFFECTS
Patch: 01 WW ENS CLUSTER SUSTAINLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: cbn bcl bn cl ob flControl: -Description: Cluster performances, sampled in a number of ranges. Sustained. Mapped from low (cbn + bcl), to mid (bn + cl + ob), to high (fl + pfl). Mapping matched with other cluster programs. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 02 WW ENS CLUSTER CREDIMLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: cbn bcl bn cl ob flControl: -Description: Cluster performances, sampled in a number of ranges. Crescendo diminuendo. Mapped from low (cbn + bcl), to mid (bn + cl + ob), to high (fl + pfl). Mapping matched with other cluster programs. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 03 WW ENS CLUSTER BENDING 1Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: cbn bcl bn cl ob flControl: -Description: Cluster performances, sampled in a number of ranges. Sustained while slowly bending note up or downwards, version A. Mapped from low (cbn + bcl), to mid (bn + cl + ob), to high (fl + pfl). Mapping matched with other cluster programs. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 04 WW ENS CLUSTER BENDING 2Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: cbn bcl bn cl ob flControl: -
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Description: Cluster performances, sampled in a number of ranges. Sustained while slowly bending note up or downwards, version B. Mapped from low (cbn + bcl), to mid (bn + cl + ob), to high (fl + pfl). Mapping matched with other cluster programs. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 05 WW ENS MULTIPHONICSLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: cbn bclControl: -Description: Multiphonic textures, performed by contra bassoon and bass clarinet.
Patch: 06 WW ENS PHRASES 1Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: bn cl ob flControl: -Description: A wide variety of short phrases, ad lib gestures and textures, performed by bassoon, clarinet, oboe and flute in a number of orchestrations and combinations.
Patch: 07 WW ENS PHRASES 2Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: bn cl ob flControl: -Description: Additional set of short phrases, ad lib gestures and textures, performed by bassoon, clarinet, oboe and flute in a number of orchestrations and combinations.
Patch: 08 WW ENS THE BIRDSLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: cl ob flControl: -Description: Ad lib performances of bird-like sounds using special techniques and instrument mouthpieces.
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Patch: 09 BCL SLAP NOTESLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: bclControl: -Description: Bass clarinet staccatos performed with slap technique.
Patch: 10 CBN SLAP NOTESLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: cbnControl: -Description: Contra bassoon staccatos performed with slap technique.
Patch: 11 FL OVERBLOWN STACLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: flControl: -Description: Overblown flute staccatos, chromatically mapped from C#3 to D#5.
Patch: 12 FL PFL WILD TEXT RUNS
Flute + piccolo
wild run up
Flute + piccolo
wild run up
Wild
textures
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: fl pflControl: -Description: Wild, ad lib textures and runs performed by flute and piccolo flute. See diagram below for mapping.
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STRINGS AND BRASS SECTION1 ENSEMBLE
Patch: 01 STRBRS ENS SUSTAINLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cbControl: velocityDescription: Sustained ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Mid and high range (G2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, violins and violas. Low range (B0 to F#2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses. X-fade velocity switched.
Patch: 02 STRBRS ENS SUSTAIN DYNLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cbControl: modwheelDescription: Sustained ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Mid and high range (G2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, violins and violas. Low range (B0 to F#2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses. X-fade dynamics controlled by modwheel.
Patch: 03 STRBRS ENS SUSTAIN STLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cbControl: modwheelDescription: Sustained ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Mid and high range (G2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, violins and violas. Low range (B0 to F#2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses. Mezzoforte and fortissimo layers stacked for double-size orchestra.
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Patch: 04 STRBRS ENS SUSTAIN PRCLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cb tmpControl: velocityDescription: Sustained ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Mid and high range (G2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, violins and violas. Low range (B0 to F#2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses. Timpani added in the lower range. X-fade velocity switched.
Patch: 05 STRBRS ENS CREDIMLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Crescendo-diminuendo ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Mid and high range (D#2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, violins and violas. Low range (B0 to D2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses.
Patch: 06 STRBRS ENS CREDIM MIDLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn vln vla vclControl: -Description: Crescendo-diminuendo ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Extended unison mid range (starting at D#1, one octave below patch “05”) to high range (up to C5) performed by horns, trumpets, violins and violas. No low range in octaves.
Patch: 07 STRBRS ENS MARCATOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cbControl: -
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Description: Marcato ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Mid and high range (F#2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, violins and violas. Low range (B0 to F2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses. 2 Alternations. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 08 STRBRS ENS MARCATO PRCLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cb tmpControl: -Description: Marcato ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Mid and high range (F#2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, violins and violas. Low range (B0 to F2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses. 2 Alternations. Timpani added in the lower range. Velocity filtered.
Patch: 09 STRBRS ENS STC TULayers: 1/2Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cbControl: velocityDescription: Staccato ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Mid and high range (G2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, trombones, violins and violas, available in 1 layer. Low range (B0 to F#2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses, available in 2 layers. 3 Alternations. Velocity switched/filtered.
Patch: 10 STRBRS ENS STC TU SHLayers: 1/2Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cbControl: velocityDescription: Staccato ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Short edit of original staccato. Mid and high range (G2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, trombones, violins and violas, available in 1 layer. Low range (B0 to F#2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses, available in 2 layers. 3 Alternations. Velocity switched/filtered.
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Patch: 11 STRBRS ENS STC TU PNOLayers: 1/2Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cb pnoControl: velocityDescription: Staccato ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Mid and high range (G2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, trombones, violins and violas, available in 1 layer. Low range (B0 to F#2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses, available in 2 layers. 3 Alternations. Piano staccatos added to the lower range. Velocity switched/filtered.
Patch: 12 STRBRS ENS STC TU PRCLayers: 1/2Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cb pno tmpControl: velocityDescription: Staccato ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Mid and high range (G2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, trombones, violins and violas, available in 1 layer. Low range (B0 to F#2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses, available in 2 layers. 3 Alternations. Piano staccatos and dampened timpani added to the lower range. Velocity switched/filtered.
Patch: 13 STRBRS ENS STC NTBLayers: 1/2Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cbControl: velocityDescription: Staccato ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Same as patch “09”, but without trombones playing in mid range for a rounder mid range sound. Mid and high range (G2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, violins and violas, available in 1 layer. Low range (B0 to F#2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses, available in 2 layers. 3 Alternations. Velocity switched/filtered.
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Patch: 14 STRBRS ENS STC NTB SHLayers: 1/2Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cbControl: velocityDescription: Staccato ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Short edit of original staccato. Same as patch “10”, but without trombones playing in mid range for a rounder mid range sound. Mid and high range (G2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, violins and violas, available in 1 layer. Low range (B0 to F#2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses, available in 2 layers. 3 Alternations. Velocity switched/filtered.
Patch: 15 STRBRS ENS STC NTB PNOLayers: 1/2Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cb pnoControl: velocityDescription: Staccato ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Same as patch “11”, but without trombones playing in mid range for a rounder mid range sound. Mid and high range (G2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, violins and violas, available in 1 layer. Low range (B0 to F#2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses, available in 2 layers. 3 Alternations. Piano staccatos added to the lower range. Velocity switched/filtered.
Patch: 16 STRBRS ENS STC NTB PRCLayers: 1/2Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cb pno tmpControl: velocityDescription: Staccato ensemble notes performed by strings and brass playing together. Same as patch “12”, but without trombones playing in mid range for a rounder mid range sound. Mid and high range (G2 to C5) performed in unison by horns, trumpets, violins and violas, available in 1 layer. Low range (B0 to F#2) performed in octaves by trombones, tuba, celli and contrabasses, available in 2 layers. 3 Alternations. Piano staccatos and dampened timpani added to the lower range. Velocity switched/filtered.
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Patch: 17 STRBRS LOW SUSTAINLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: tbn tb vcl cbControl: velocityDescription: Sustained ensemble notes performed in octaves by celli, contrabasses, trombones and tuba, low range B-1 to A#1. X-fade velocity switched. Separate element from patch “01”.
Patch: 18 STRBRS LOW CRESCENDOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: tbn tb vcl cbControl: -Description: Crescendo ensemble notes performed in octaves by celli, contrabasses, trombones and tuba, low range B-1 to A#1. Crescendo length: 4 seconds.
Patch: 19 STRBRS LOW CREDIMLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: tbn tb vcl cbControl: -Description: Crescendo-diminuendo ensemble notes performed in octaves by celli, contrabasses, trombones and tuba, low range B-1 to A#1. Separate element from patch “05”.
Patch: 20 STRBRS LOW STACCATOLayers: 2Rel trigger: noInstruments: tbn tb vcl cbControl: velocityDescription: Staccato ensemble notes performed in octaves by celli, contrabasses, trombones and tuba, low range B-1 to A#1. 2 Alternations. X-fade velocity switched. Separate element from patch “09”.
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STRINGS AND BRASS SECTION2 EFFECTS
Patch: 01 STRBRS ENS CLUS SU DY
Low clustersustained
Low clustercresc-dim
Tutti clustersustained, 2 layers
Tutti clustercrescendo
Tutti clustercresc-dim
Tutti clusterff-diminuendo
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cbControl: modwheelDescription: Cluster performances, sampled in a number of ranges and varieties. Sustained, crescendo, crescendo-diminuendo. 2 takes recorded per effect, switched using the modwheel (down = take 1, up = take 2). See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 02 STRBRS ENS CLUS SPEC
Tutti clusternote slowly bending up-down
Tutti clustercrescendo,
strings glissando
Tutti clustercrescendo,
strings tremolo
Tutti clustercrescendo,
strings flag. tremolo
Tutti clustercrescendo,
flatter / flag. tremolo
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cbControl: modwheelDescription: Cluster performances, special articulations. Bending (sustained while slowly bending note up and downwards), crescendo, tremolo, mutes. 2 takes recorded per effect, switched using the modwheel (down = take 1, up = take 2). See diagram below for mapping.
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Patch: 03 STRBRS ENS CLUS SHORT
Tutti cluster portatoTutti cluster staccato
No trumpets
Tutti cluster staccato
With trumpets
Layers: 2Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn trp tbn tb vln vla vcl cbControl: modwheelDescription: Cluster performances, short articulations. Portato, staccato. Portato: 2 takes recorded per effect, switched using the modwheel (down = take 1, up = take 2). Staccato: 2 alternations. Velocity switched. See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 04 STRBRS ENS GLISS RIPS
Low clusterglissando rip
High cluster glissando rip
Layers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: hn tbn tb vln vla vcl cbControl: -Description: Cluster rips and glissandi in a variety of ranges and orchestrations covering low range and high range. See diagram below for mapping.
SOLO STRING ENSEMBLE
Patch 01: SOLO STR SUSTAIN ACCLayers: 1Rel trigger: yes
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Instruments: 2vln, 1vla, 1vcl, 1cbControl: -Description: String quintet, sustained forte with accent. Looped.
Patch 02: SOLO STR SUSTAIN ESPLayers: 1Rel trigger: yesInstruments: 2vln, 1vla, 1vcl, 1cbControl: -Description: String quintet, sustained mezzoforte without accent. Looped.
Patch 03: SOLO STR MARCATOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: 2vln, 1vla, 1vcl, 1cbControl: -Description: String quintet, marcato. 2 Alternations. Velocity filtered.
Patch 04: SOLO STR STACCATOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: 2vln, 1vla, 1vcl, 1cbControl: -Description: String quintet, staccato. 3 Alternations. Velocity filtered.
Patch 05: SOLO STR PIZZICATOLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: 2vln, 1vla, 1vcl, 1cbControl: -Description: String quintet, pizzicato. 3 Alternations. Velocity filtered.
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ADDITIONAL CONTENT1 ETHNIC FLUTE PHRASES
Patch: 01 DUDUK PHRASESLayers: 1Description: The duduk is an Armenian instrument with ancient origins. Both the reed and instrument body have developed a lot over the last centuries, resulting in the very resonant modern duduk, of which the body is made of apricot wood, and the large tubular reed is made of cane. The instrument is widely used in Armenia today, at weddings and other festivities. There are two main styles of duduk playing. One is the very folky reed-like style that is comparable to the mijwiz, and on the other hand, there’s the mournful soft voice-like timbre. The Duduk phrases in SYMPHOBIA were performed in C minor scale.
Patch: 02 NATIVE AM FLUTE PHRASESLayers: 1Description: Similar to the modern western European recorder, the Native American flute belongs to the family of fipple flutes. As in most parts of the world, fipple flutes of bone have been found, which suggest that these later developed into the wooden flutes used by the Hopi, Ute and other tribes. The modern Native American flute is mostly tuned in a minor pentatonic scale, and has a range of just over an octave, since the flute does not overblow. The Native American flute differs from the recorder in that it has two air chambers instead of one. The top chamber mostly has a square hole with a block (or animal shaped fetish) on top of it. The ancient instrument saw a revival in the 1960’s, when new age music arrived. The Native American Flute phrases in SYMPHOBIA were mainly performed in E-flat scale.
Patch: 03 SHAKUHACHI PHRASESLayers: 1Description: The Japanese shakuhachi is an end-blown minor-pentatonic flute which is said to have its origins in India, and according to some, even relates to the Egyptian ney. More closely, the shakuhachi is related to the Chinese xiao. In 13th century Japan, the flute became the instrument of the Buddhist komusu (priests of emptiness), replacing sutra chanting. Today, the two main shakuhachi schools are kinko-ryu and tozan-ryu. These schools have different repertoires, both consisting of meditative solo pieces (honkyoku) and ensemble pieces (e.g. sankyoku). The low octave of the shakuhachi is called otsu, and the second octave kan. The third octave is called daikan, and is the hardest to achieve, as it requires a lot of embouchure. The Shakuhachi phrases in SYMPHOBIA focus on effects and were not performed in a specific key or scale.
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ADDITIONAL CONTENT2 GRAN CASSA II
Patch: 01 GRAN CASSA II HITSLayers: 7Description: This orchestral bass drum set was originally offered as a free download for SAM True Strike users. It features single hits in 7 velocities and 2 alternations, plus 3 crescendo phrases in different lengths.
BONUS CONTENT
Patch: ASSORTED BONUS EFFECTSLayers: 1Rel trigger: partlyInstruments: vln vla vcl cb hn trp tbn tb prcControls: -Description: This effects patch offers a selection of new orchestral effects. All effects are one-hit samples, except for the sustained rumble textures, which are looped and release triggered. You will find very slow string glissandi (forte tremolo and piano arco) and low string + brass tutti rumble textures (sustained and crescendo). Please see the graph below for mapping:
Patch: BRS CHORDS STR BASS DYNLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vcl cb hn trp tbn tbControls: modwheelDescription: This cool new patch combines the fast attack lower strings with newly recorded brass ensemble chords. The brass chords were performed without tuba or a bass note. This way, you can add your own bass function (performed by the basses and celli in the lower half of the keyboard) to any major or minor brass chord (performed by trumpets, horns and trombones in the upper half of the keyboard). This way you can intuitively create more complex chords and progressions that were not possible with the original Symphobia brass chords, such as D#m/D to F#m/C# or F/D to A/D. Because the chords are real performances by the brass players, the result will sound absolutely real. Try playing octaves with your left
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hand (strings) and single notes with your right hand (brass chords). Note that the upper range of the key board is split up between major chords and minor chords, both covering one octave, similar to the original Symphobia 1.0 chords. Expressive dynamics are controlled by the modulation wheel. All notes are looped and have realistic release triggers. For a mapping overview see the graph below:
Patch: STR ENS SUSTAIN ACC DYNLayers: 2Rel trigger: yesInstruments: vln vla vcl cbControls: modwheelDescription: These are newly recorded String Ensemble sustains (included in the 1.1 update) with a slightly accented attack. This makes them much more playable in situations where a softer attack is not responsive enough. The patch has two very flexible dynamic layers that are controlled using the modulation wheel. The full range of the String Ensemble is available from B-1 to C6. All notes are looped and have realistic Release triggers.
Patch: STRBRS ENS TRILLLayers: 1Rel trigger: noInstruments: vln vla hnControls: modwheelDescription: This new StrBrs (tutti Strings + Brass) articulation features three kinds of minor trill articulations by violins and horns playing together. Using the modulation wheel (3 positions) you can switch between crescendo (all the way down), marcato (in the middle) and staccato (all the way up). The patch has a very aggressive and cinematic sound to it. The mapped range is G2 to D4
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FULL ORCHESTRA
Patch: 01 SYMPHOBIA HITS RIPS
TomsLow range
full orchestral hitsPercussive
orchestral hitsRips
Full orchestraportato/dim
Layers: 1Description: Epic, pre-recorded/pre-mixed hits, stabs and rips played by the full orchestra, for fast out-of-the-box results. Most effects can be recreated using individual elements from the library. Percussion samples used are from ProjectSAM True Strike. Velocity filtered. See diagram below for mapping.
Patch: 02 SYMPHOBIA CRESC TEXT
Fastcresc
Slowcresc & variations
Specialcrescendo
Low textures Mixed textures
Layers: 1Description: Haunting, pre-recorded/pre-mixed crescendos and sustained textures played by the full orchestra, for fast out-of-the-box results. Most effects can be recreated using individual elements from the library. Percussion samples used are from ProjectSAM True Strike. Velocity filtered. See diagram below for mapping.
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Patch: 03 SYMPHOBIA TRAILER RISERS
String section risersFullorch
Layers: 1Description: Trailer-esque, pre-recorded/pre-mixed glissandi and risers played by the full orchestra, for fast out-of-the- box results. Most effects can be recreated using individual elements from the library. Percussion samples used are from ProjectSAM True Strike. Velocity filtered. See diagram below for mapping.
DYSTOPIA IIDystopia II, the dark side of SAM, is the sequel to the Dystopia I sound set found in ProjectSAM True Strike 2. For Dystopia II, the samples and recordings of SYMPHOBIA were processed, tweaked and altered to create otherworldly textures, spheres, pads and kits. An extremely inspiring addition to the acoustic string, brass and woodwind instruments found in this library. The Dystopia II programs are structured into four categories:- Kits and Effects- Pads (tonal sounds)- Percussive- Spheres (atonal sounds)
Most of the programs use the modwheel for control over filter, reverb or other effects.
MULTISThe “Multis” folder contains a selection of inspiring, stylized program combinations, layering ensembles, effects and articulations together, creating ready-to-go combos for different musical genres. The naming of each Multi will give you a good clue about its typical use. A few examples: “Acid For Blood”, “Chainsaw Attack”, “Cat ‘n Mouse” and “City Noir”. We invite you to explore them all!
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SUPPORTFor product support related to the SYMPHOBIA library, please review the extensive Symphobia FAQ first at www.projectsam.com or e-mail us directly at [email protected]. Please note that you need to register SYMPHOBIA first in order to qualify for technical product support. You can do this at the ProjectSAM website.
For support and updates related to the full version of the Kontakt sampler, visit Native Instruments at www.native-instruments.com.
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CREDITSConcept, recordings and development:ProjectSAMMaarten Spruijt, Vincent Beijer & Marco Deegenaars
Scripting:Josef Natterer
Dystopia sounds:Don & Roel Funcken
Ethnic flute performances/text:Herman Witkam
Artwork and manual:Martijn LammertsBlack December
Interface skin:Subpost
ProjectSAM would like to thank the following people:Ash Foster, Chris Goran Pettersen, Gabriel Shadid, Bill Brown, Troels Folmann, Rob van der Meijs, Tobias Marberger, Jesper Kyd, Robert Kral, Brian Tyler, Herman Witkam, Siddhartha Barnhoorn, Garth Hjelte, Jules van Hessen, Marcel Geraeds, Rolf van Kreeveld, Jeroen Peter, Yoeri van Vliet, Michiel Steenhuis.
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